This was a location next to the hotel we stayed at for the Freedom 250 Indy Car Race a few weeks…read moreago. First night there, after 10 hours on the road, we had a meal so good, and so convenient, we went back Saturday and Sunday night before getting underway home on Monday morning. I wish the kind people there a great success and please, keep up the good work. A few highlites. The "free" salsa is some of the best I've ever encountered, much like Chico's in Welaka, Florida, distinct for it's use of Black Pepper. Secondly, the Guacamole was the best I've ever had outside my families homemade recipe. Very similar to ours in that it had salt, garlic, and lemon juice, in perfect proportions. We ate everything from Gumbo to fried Rainbow Trout, to Cheese Burger and Reuben Sandwiches, and every thing was splendid. The beer was COLD and the waitresses were friendly and on time. One evening we even had the owner serve out table. She was very nice to us. I hope they're still aroung if I ever have an occasion to head back to Washington.

Time is flying! Two years ago I gave this place a one star rating and rightfully so. I love the…read moreother restaurant the owners have, Rivera Tapas, so I'm not being biased. This place just missed the mark for me. It had just opened and I was trying to take a bookmark off. I learned last year that being the first to a restaurant isn't an achievement it actually is a disservice sometimes. Well, two years later my sweet partner "Big Poppa" (who lives pretty far) committed to coming to me every week to do date night in or out so we have quality time together. He said he Googled all the best restaurants near the D.C. line. He asked me to dress up so I'm thinking it has to be somewhere super nice. When we drove up to Station 202 he said, this can't be it. I laughed so hard. He was so confused. He immediately said, I can't bring you here. I am super easy going so I insisted to just stay and try it out. Needless to say, it is an old dated Italian spot, the owners did not renovate this place at all. It's not fancy and super casual. He said he got cat fished by the pictures. I agree they look good online but the establishment is super casual. Let's get into it! Calamari - Not bad, I'd likely ask them to fry them hard if I ordered again. Meatloaf - Big Poppa was hesitant to order this but he liked it. I didn't try so we are going to take his word for it! Shrimp Linguine - Well I didn't get linguine but it was still very good! We opted for dessert outside of here. Note: Big Poppa was going to get the Burger but when he asked if the hamburger patty was fresh the waitress said no they were frozen. I raised my rating to three. It's okay but I wouldn't come back. Cheers!

Local find. Pancake…read morehouse has been around for a while and it's not a surprise. They offer delicious breakfast at an affordable price. I really enjoy the breakfast sandwich's which is what I've eaten the most. They are made to order but still fast in getting you served. The staff is small yet efficient. The restaurant itself does feel aged almost like a converted Burger King from the 80's/90's. You may dine in but most people order to go. The staff are frequently fulfilling on demand delivery service orders which isn't a surprise due to the consistency of their food. Overall the food is 4 of 5. The restaurant dine in ambiance could use renovation. This is definitely a solid go to breakfast restaurant.

Talk about bad food. This place use to be good several years…read moreago but those days are long gone. A completely different look on the inside. Gone are the blue walls and no more of the carry out feel. I remember this place had some of best bacon but you can tell the quality of food has gone out the window. I walked in and was greeted by a guy taking orders. His customer service skills were good. That was the only reason for the 2 stars. I ordered the wings and waffle, Belgian waffle and breakfast platter along with 2 drinks for $42 bucks. Not too bad. We sat at a table and the food came. Once again, the guy at the counter was great. He made sure to bring over our waffles while they were hot. That was the only part of the food that was good/decent, hence the second star. The rest is poor quality and belongs in the trash. The eggs were not real and god awful. The 8 wingettes came straight out of a freezer bag/ air fryer. TRASH. The bacon was fresh out of the microwave. I'll never ever come back. The food is that bad. If there was anyone standing outside needing food I would have happily given it to them. This place has fallen off a cliff hence the empty parking lot. It is a hard no for me.

If you are visiting the New Carrolton, Lanham, Seabrook, Greenbelt, Beltsville area, there is an…read moreold restaurant with new energy to visit, or re-visit. Over the years, the Silver Diner has been evolving from comfort food to a more comprehensive and seasonal menu offering - including comfort food - with organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. If you are dining in this general, suburban DC area region, do not miss the Silver Diner at most any time of day. They open at 7 am daily and close by 11pm unless you are there on a Friday or Saturday which means they are open until midnight. I've found various restaurants in the cities mentioned that are surprisingly hit-or-miss in terms of food quality, ambience and service. The Silver Diner is not one of them. We went because they advertised a 2-day only $14 sandwich deal on social media. While some of their sandwiches are $9, their two most popular sammies are the $22 crabcake with lobster sauce and the $14 cheesesteak sub. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. I was tentative about the crabcake, but no, it was truly flavorful and the portions were generous. Yes, this crabcake sandwich is every bit worth $22. It came with a delightful lobster sauce that you could dip the toast in. In terms of their other foods. We also really liked the cheesesteak and got a nice, spicy sauce on the side for dipping. Here is a snippet about the meat options from the Silver Diner website: * Grass-fed, grain-finished, antibiotic-free 100% Black Angus Beef * Nitrate-free bacon * Organic Bison * Hormone-free & antibiotic-free meats * Hormone and antibiotic-free chicken tenders * Non-GMO products We experienced a delicious meal in a multi-cultural restaurant with tasty and diverse options. They have approximately 25 local and farms that they work with, including Creekstone Farms for black angus, halal beef and the famed Uptown Bakery for daily bread deliveries. The ice cream is sourced from Oregon's Tillamook Creamery. There is a seasonal menu with maybe 14 new items. This season, those rotating items include: * Beet salad * Tuna Poke Bowl * Chili Crisp Shrimp Bowl * Roasted Mushroom Bowl * Truffled Wagyu Meatball Sub * Truffled Wagyu Meatball Pasta with Angel Hair Pasta * Chipotle Salmon & Shrimp with potatoes, leeks and more veggies For dessert, we had a pecan pie and bread pudding. Again, generous portions.

Best silver diner I have ever been to. Excellent Ruben and chocolate shake. Turkey too. Nice…read morewaitstaff. Glad to see this place go back to the diner basics.

Representing November 2023 in my scrapbook series is Cedars of Lebanon. On Saturday, November 18,…read more2023, I had 1st of 2 dates with a woman who lived in Lanham. We met that Saturday morning at New Deal Cafe for coffee. Date was going well, and we went to lunch in this center here. Wow, this was amongst the best Mediterranean I've had. I got a platter with rice, meat, & more. I don't remember the exact specifics, but I remember I thought it was excellent. Staff was nice too. It's a pretty small place, but we were comfortable in this as Saturday lunch business wasn't too busy. Conclusion with this woman & a better new era: As for this woman & our 2nd date, we met for lunch near where I live on a rainy Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend (See my 5-star review of Notos in Maryland City). She was from Indonesia, here working for a family, and said the host family was moving to California next week. I said how crappy that was as you just got to Maryland in October. So, there was no future with this woman. Incidentally, a little more than 2 months later was my first date with my girlfriend of now about 2.7 years, which has been great.

The Cedars of Lebanon is an easily-overlooked cafe right on the corner of the Old Greenbelt…read moreShopping Center which is a lovely hidden gem. I spent every summer in this town, growing up, and I never discovered this restaurant until a precious friend brought me here a few years ago. It's a dated, though efficient, and charming, cafe with fresh dishes you might love. Firstly, if you plan on having lunch here on a Monday, make sure you are able to finish by 2:45 since they close by 3pm. All other days, they are open past 8pm. We started with the sweet potato soup despite the fact that the reviews for the lentil soup here are the highest. Yes! If it's featured: get it! The turmeric and coconut milk make this soup delightful. The herbs made it so fresh and there was just the right amount of sweetness and gentle heat. Parsley really adds to this recipe and I'm not usually a fan of this herb. The pitas are soft, thin and light. Love them. We needed to order more. I've never had such paper-thin pitas. Yum! I love love love the hummus, here. It is nothing short of divine. The flavors are fabulous and deeply complex. You can really taste the tahini. The olive oil is mild and delicious. I exclaimed, "the hummus was the best ever." And then 5 minutes later, I read a review by Yelper James H. where he says it's the best ever and, "... this hummus at Cedars of Lebanon might have ruined all other hummus for me forever." While I've had similar swooning feelings over the hummus at Lebanese Taverna in Tyson's Corner, this hummus is at least a top contender if not the metro DC area's hummus winner. The cucumber mint yogurt salad is nice, cold and refreshing. You can really taste the mint. I would order this yogurt salad with every meal. The falafel pizza is unusual and fresh. Straight away-- you can taste the tahini, parsley and couscous. The dough is grainy and natural. And there are radishes on this falafel pizza: not overpowering. For the $9 or so pricepoint, this dish is a true labor of love. To prep all of these vegetables, even with food processors, must take time. How novel of a dish! Put the yogurt salad on this pizza. You will thank me. And I only did it because I was watching someone else slather it on. There were at least 12 desserts on the menu. Meow. If we weren't so full of pita, hummus, tahini and fresh veggies, we certainly would love to taste a few of these. As well as the Turkish coffee, with an authentic ceramic and metal carafé presentation.

"Looks can be deceiving" could have been their slogan in the past but not anymore. Recently…read morerenovated from top to bottom, the philosophy of high quality was kept in mind when remodeling this establishment. They are the whole package now. I've come here several times for their hot bar but the one thing that keeps me coming back is the firecracker chicken sub. The ingredients are wholesome and fresh every time because they don't cut corners! The chicken was seasoned well and was delightful. I especially enjoyed the fact that I could even taste hints of basil with each bite. I've had the privilege of trying out their hot bar and the saying "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. The hot bar does not use generic low quality hot bar foods. Instead, you are enticed by the smell of freshly made meats and pastas that the staff prepares in the kitchen daily. I'll be coming back even if it is 40 minutes away because it's worth it. If you are looking for a hole in the wall spot, then look no further than Kosmos.

Need to update the menu to 2026 prices. Breakfast sandwiches once were 6.39 back in 2021 maybe…read more This one was $12. And don't forget the "questionable" 3.5% service fee to all purchases.

What a beautiful place of worship and fellowship! Here is the largest mosque in the US. Diyanet is…read morea complete campus, includes a Turkish bath, cultural center, library, gift shop, restaurant and shop in addition to the masjid. The restaurant is open to the public as well as the campus, for tours. There is plenty of ample parking and people are very welcoming. If you are considering visiting, be advised when in the courtyard to enter the mosque, shoes need to be removed and hair covered if a female. There are cubbies for shoes and if you don't have a shawl or scarf you can purchase one in the gift shop. The restaurant is open to the public with Turkish cuisine. You'd be hard pressed to find authentic food like this elsewhere in the area. I walked away with a belly full, tears of gratitude, wonderful fragrance and a new friends. Look forward to returning.

The cafeteria of the mosque was a very pleasant place to visit The restaurant was clean comfortable…read moreand very close to the mosque which made us feel peaceful Being able to pray in such a beautiful atmosphere and then enjoy our meal here became one of the best moments of our trip The food was very tasty and we especially want to thank Hena who served our meals She was kind friendly and very helpful and her warm attitude made our experience much better The only partthat made us feel a bit uncomfortable was the young male cashier He did not seem very friendly and looked like he was working unwillingly If he could be more welcoming and smile more visitors would feel more relaxed and happy Overall we enjoyed our time here and we are thankful for the positive parts of our experience especially thanks to Hena

Great food n friendly the lemonade and ice tea has always been my favorite I will tell you this…read moreplace has been serving food and they are constantly good

Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. Anytime I'm off work on a weekday I come here. The…read morebreakfast burrito is so good. The iced coffee is delicious (I don't know what they do to it). Service is very fast.

Uptown Grill (Greenbelt, MD): The Case of the Great Salmon Cake Sting Operation…read more By The Seasoned Investigator While riding through the Greenbelt area with my mother, we decided it was time to crack another food case and try somewhere new. I remembered Uptown Grill and spotted salmon cakes on the menu. That's when I knew I had my sales pitch. My logic was flawless. Every senior citizen, advanced-age citizen, seasoned citizen, or as some folks say, "old people," loves a good salmon cake. I presented the evidence to Mom, and she immediately signed off on the operation. The first challenge was that Yelp didn't list a website or online ordering option. No problem. After a little detective work, I located their ordering site with ease and placed our order. For me: - Scrapple, egg, and Swiss cheese on a croissant - Tuna melt with tomatoes on white bread For Mom and my sister: - Salmon cake platter with scrambled eggs, American cheese, and home fries - Pulled chicken salad sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, and provolone on wheat About 15 minutes later, we arrived at Uptown Grill. Several people were waiting for food, which is usually a good sign. The place itself is a tiny hole-in-the-wall operation with a few tables tucked into the lobby area of a commercial building. Despite being busy, the ladies behind the counter remained friendly and professional. When my order was ready about 10 minutes later, they carefully reviewed everything and even asked if I needed condiments or silverware. That's the kind of customer service that earns bonus points. Once we got home, the food faced the first two tests: appearance and aroma. Passed. Everything looked good. Passed. Everything smelled good. Then came the salmon cake. CASE UPDATE: Mission Failure. Mom absolutely loved the home fries. The scrambled eggs were good too. But the salmon cake? She hated it. Not disliked. Not wasn't impressed. Hated it. She thought it tasted like a store-bought salmon patty and wasn't a fan of the texture. My carefully crafted salmon cake surprise had officially collapsed under questioning. Fortunately, my sister thoroughly enjoyed her pulled chicken salad sandwich, so the family investigation wasn't a complete disaster. Now let's get to the real stars of the show. As a longtime scrapple sandwich and tuna melt enthusiast, I know these sandwiches are often prepared incorrectly. Too many places serve an open-faced tuna sandwich and call it a tuna melt. News flash: that's not a tuna melt. I'm proud to report that Uptown Grill understands the assignment. The tuna melt was outstanding. The bread was buttery, golden brown, and grilled to perfection with a firm crust. It looked exactly how a tuna melt should look, and thankfully, it tasted even better. Then there was the scrapple sandwich. Ladies and gentlemen, we have another winner. The scrapple was the perfect thickness and size, but the real test was the cook. Uptown Grill nailed it. The outside had that crispy texture scrapple lovers crave, while the inside maintained just enough softness to deliver that classic scrapple flavor. That's not easy to do, but they got it right. If you haven't figured it out by now, the tuna melt and scrapple sandwich were absolute home runs. Will we return? Absolutely. Will we order the salmon cake again? Let's just say that case has been permanently closed. Uptown Grill turned out to be a fantastic little hidden gem. Great service, excellent sandwiches, and a reminder that sometimes the best food comes from the smallest places. Rating: 4.5/5 1/2 The Seasoned Investigator's Final Verdict: The salmon cake may have failed the interrogation, but the tuna melt and scrapple sandwich walked away completely innocent. Case closed.

The service first of all was fantastic! Our waitress, Samiya, went above and beyond with our…read moreorder and needs. You know the vibe: pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice! All were better than average, but what we loved was the ambiance, cleanliness and the attention given to us! KUDOS! This Ihop was better than most in my NY area. So when I return to Maryland, I will be returning to this place! Thanks, Samiya!!!!

Well this is my first time here and the food and service were really good. It definitely is a…read morecasual spot but I really appreciated that they were super attentive and brought our food out quickly since I had little people with me. Shout out to our server Alex who was amazing!